1962 Evinrude rebuild

Sea&Air

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Does anyone know where I can find parts to COMPLETELY overhaul the engine? The transmission (if that's the correct terminology, I'm a aircraft mechanic by trade & kinda new to outboards) seems to be in excellent condition. There is no visible corrosion however I tried to remove a single stud from the engine block and it snapped before I applied that much torque. I think I'm going to need every part, except the cylinder block, to restore this. Does anyone knows where I could find new parts? :confused:
 

Chinewalker

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Re: 1962 Evinrude rebuild

S&A,
It depends on the parts. Basics like waterpump kits, seal kits, carburetor kits, and ignition components may still be available at your local dealer, particularly if they've been in business since the Eisenhauer administration.
Parts like pistons, rings, rods, etc. are less likely to be found new, unless your local dealer happens to have a large stock of old-stock parts. There are some sources online like SeaWay Marine, Twin Cities Outboard, etc. that deal in vintage parts, but it can be hit and miss. You didn't mention which model engine you have, so it can vary depending on what you have, too.
If your motor has seen salt, which may explain the broken bolts, then it may be better in the long run to find another motor. If the broken bolt is a fluke, then you may just need to use modest amounts of heat (propane torch or heat gun) and penetrating oil to assure easier removal. If you're set on that particular motor for sentimental reasons, then you may need to find a parts motor to scavenge parts from. As you'll see in other posts on old motors, they're neither rare, nor expensive to acquire.
Bottom line, if the motor is as clean as you say, and is basically healthy as it is (good compression, shifts gears, includes controls, etc.) then it may not need much more than a tune-up to get it going reliably. If it is "blown", .ie a broken piston, low compression, noisy bearings, etc., then the parts motor route may be best...
Good luck!
 

F_R

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Re: 1962 Evinrude rebuild

Does anyone know where I can find parts to COMPLETELY overhaul the engine? The transmission (if that's the correct terminology, I'm a aircraft mechanic by trade & kinda new to outboards) seems to be in excellent condition. There is no visible corrosion however I tried to remove a single stud from the engine block and it snapped before I applied that much torque. I think I'm going to need every part, except the cylinder block, to restore this. Does anyone knows where I could find new parts? :confused:

www.sea-way.com is the best source of obsolete new parts. You say you are an aircraft mechanic--that sort of explains what you are thinking of doing here. There may be no need to go overboard (no pun intended) on a major rebuild/replace everything project if it is in excellent condition as you say it is. But I do admire your desire to make it perfect. I hope you are the guy that fixed the next plane I ride on.
 
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